Pullstart 70,980 #176 Posted June 9 Pictures of my “lawn” coming in. Yes, we did pick up about 100 square foot of free sod, so there is some new grass between the driveway and concrete. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,968 #177 Posted June 9 The seed will grow... just gotta keep it wet, always... I seeded a huge area of former wood chips... lousy soil prep... kept it wet, its completely covered now... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #178 Posted June 9 I like quick improvements I suppose. Top exterior piping is finished and in the paint booth. We used this same paint to refinish the diving board. If it’s not 100% match to the shed, it’ll match something at least! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #179 Posted June 9 I’m sure I’ve mentioned this, but there is a valve that I will be able to control how much water goes to the roof, how much simply returns to the pool. The supply pipe will feed the bottom of the manifold and has a 2” check valve as well, to keep the system full. Winterizing plans will include this tee to drain the system, and I’ll be able to blow air into the rest to empty the majority. RV antifreeze will be strategically pumped in to prevent any freezing from possible condensate entry too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,121 #180 Posted June 10 Kevin, I know you have a well deserved reputation for being an accident looking for a place to happen, BUT do you need five wheel chairs? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #181 Posted June 11 I got in the pool yesterday for the first time all year. Not due to temperature or lack of, but lack of time it seems. The solar cover is doing a good job keeping temp in on the cool nights and keeping evaporation down during the day. The issue with the cover however, is it needs attached to the roller for one person operation. Yesterday I layer out my center, marked every two feet, and have 10 new straps on the way to span between the 18 foot of roller. I masking taped the cover to the roller for concept and was able to roll it up effortlessly. After Jada cut the new cover square, of course. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #182 Posted June 11 Oh, and the solar panel on the roof is pumping the heat out well! It was fun to feel the difference in the jet areas vs the non-jet areas. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #183 Posted 8 hours ago 1 long year this project has been going on. Our pool liner came today. The company cut out the old one, and left for the day so I can dig up that pipe I buried a year ago. Except it’s not exactly where I thought it was. The light niche developed a leak and we were having a hard time keeping water levels up. My new pump burned up after about 38 or more hours of dry run time when I was out of town flying pigs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #184 Posted 6 hours ago Found the 2” pipe I sunk in the ground a year ago, and am now excavating a track for the two new dump basins. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #185 Posted 26 minutes ago I got all the piping complete, then it was time to backfill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,980 #186 Posted 23 minutes ago About 9:20 tonight Mrs. P and I finished the mud work! She helped a ton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
